James Vilade

James Vilade, 2010 Alumnus of the Year, is currently serving as a scout for the Major League Baseball team (MLB), the Texas Rangers, while also serving as the hitting coach for the Minor League Baseball team, the Frisco Roughriders, which is the Class AA affiliate to the Texas Rangers MLB club.

About the Alumni

The Alumni Association features one of the largest networks in the sports profession. During the past years, thousands of students have graduated from the Academy. Many have moved into the higher echelons of sport, where their impact is immeasurable. Their influence is felt every day at the Academy; institutional research shows that alumni are the top source for new student referrals.
The Academy is proud of the success of its alumni. We want to hear from you. Alumni can keep in touch, research jobs, read about other Academy alums and join the Alumni Association.